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Names of teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey to be made public today Today, the identities of the two teenagers who murdered 16-year-old Brianna Ghey will be revealed as they face sentencing for the crime. Throughout the court proceedings, the 16-year-olds were referred to as girl X and boy Y due to a court order protecting their identity as juveniles. However, following their conviction in December, Judge Mrs Justice Yip, citing a strong public interest, ruled to lift these restrictions. The judge also informed them that they could face life sentences. Brianna was fatally stabbed in a “sustained and violent assault”…

Clapham attack suspect Abdul Shakoor Ezedi convicted of sex offence in 2018 Abdul Shakoor Ezedi, 35, the person being searched for in relation to the alkali attack in south London was found guilty of a sex offence in 2018.  He received a nine-week jail term suspended for two years for the sexual assault and, 36 weeks imprisonment for exposing himself, to be served consecutively, also suspended for two years. His asylum application was twice turned down – the second time was after he said he had converted to Christianity, meaning he would have been at risk if he returned to…

Government employees have been told if they roll their eyes or look at their phones, it could be considered a sign of sexual or racial discrimination

The paper quotes a witness to the alkali attack who heard the screams of the injured mother- “I can’t see, I can’t see”

Many of Friday’s front pages feature a CCTV image of a man the police are looking for in connection with a chemical attack in Clapham on Wednesday night.

The mum was crying ‘I can’t see, I can’t see’ as an eyewitness tried to help her

The wealthy aristocrat, 36, and Mark Gordon, 49, are accused of killing their newborn daughter Victoria after going ‘off grid’ in ‘obviously dangerous’ conditions in the middle of winter.

Nine people were injured in the attack in Clapham, south London yesterday evening sparking an urgent hunt to find the attacker.

Jessica Cronshaw, 26, was ‘reduced to a shell’ while expecting her first baby when she developed hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).

Storm Ingunn, named by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, was classified as a ‘weather bomb’ as its pressure dropped at double the required rate, bringing winds of more than 100mph to the UK.

Thursday’s front pages feature images of Nicola Sturgeon who appeared at the Covid inquiry where she insisted she tried her best to steer Scotland through the pandemic.

Benefits from Pacific trade deal are ‘going to be enormous’ says Andrea Leadsom

Elementor #583257January 31, 20241 Min Read Summary of the Top 6 headlines today Daily Mirror – Bra tycoon hubby on trial: Where’s the money?The news that Doug Barrowman, the husband of Baroness Michelle Mone, has appeared in court charged with fraud in Spain is the lead story in the Daily Mirror. Mr Barrowman and his six fellow defendants deny the charges and are facing a five-day trial in Santander, northern Spain. Elsewhere, Darren Lewis urges calm over the headlines circulating around Marcus Rashford. Today’s top stories Like this article? why don’t you share it? its easy … just click the icon…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: IMF warning to Hunt over tax cuts in spring Budget Many of Wednesday’s newspapers carry images of Northern Irish politicians after a landmark deal was agreed overnight by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to return to the government which boosted hopes of a bitter two-year political division in Stormont ending. The papers lead with a range of topics as their leads, but most focus on domestic issues. IMF warning to Hunt The Financial Times leads on the IMF’s warning to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt against tax cuts in the spring Budget. The paper says the…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Royals out of hospital & ‘Siege of Paris’ Many of Tuesday’s newspaper front pages feature images of King Charles and the Princess of Wales, leaving a central London hospital following their treatments. ‘Royals out of hospital’ The Metro leads with the headline “Royals on road to recovery,” as the King and Princess of Wales leave the London Clinic post-surgery. Kate departed privately, almost two weeks after she had an abdominal operation at the London Clinic. King Charles, accompanied by Camilla, waved to a few well-wishers as he walked out, three days after being admitted…

UK demands clarity after jailed British-Russian activist vanishes from prison UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron has demanded Russia to disclose the location of jailed opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza.  The Russian-British national, convicted of treason for criticising the Ukraine war, was recently moved from a Siberian prison. Concerns have risen due to the secretive nature of Russian prison transfers, which can take weeks. Cameron emphasised the need for urgent information from Russia about Kara-Murza’s whereabouts, as inquiries to the Omsk penal colony where he was held revealed he was no longer there. Russia must urgently provide Vladimir Kara-Murza's lawyers with his…

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: ‘Iran war fears as 3 US soldiers killed’ & ‘Bristol teens stabbed to death’ Monday’s front pages report on a variety of topics. The death of three US soldiers in Jordan is covered on a few front pages, whilst others lead on the latest domestic political news.  England’s win over India and celebrity gossip also make several papers. US soldiers killed in Jordan  The recent drone strike that claimed the lives of three US soldiers in Jordan has sent shockwaves through newspaper front pages, issuing ominous warnings. According to The Guardian, the looming threat…

Teens killed in Bristol stabbing attack have been named The devastating stabbing incident in Bristol that claimed the lives of two teenagers has left the community in shock.  The victims have been identified as Max Dixon, 16, and Mason Rist, 15, who were brutally attacked by a group of individuals in Knowle West around 11:20 PM GMT on Saturday. Despite being rushed to the hospital, both teens died. According to Avon and Somerset Police, the assailants quickly fled the scene in a car. In response to the incident, a 44-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested and are…

Sunday Papers – ‘Rwandans get UK asylum’ – the full perspective The Sunday Papers cover a variety of topics, here is a look at some of the key stories on the front pages this Sunday 28 January 2024.  Various members of the royal family are pictured on the front of several papers with a variety of stories involving the firm, including Camilla’s visit to King Charles in hospital. University Admissions Under Scrutiny The Sunday Times uncovers a controversial practice where top British universities employ intermediaries to recruit foreign students with lower grades than required for domestic applicants. Universities are reportedly…

Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down Amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Horizon IT scandal, the chairman of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, has resigned. Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch requested his departure, emphasising the need for new leadership. Staunton, who took the position in December 2022, aimed to address the Horizon dispute’s issues in his role. An interim chair is expected to be appointed soon.  A Post Office spokesperson said: “On Saturday afternoon, the Post Office was informed that the business and trade secretary had asked Henry Staunton to stand down as chairman of the Post Office. “We have been…

Two UK hopsitals in Northamptonshire have declared “critical incidents” as NHS bosses have made an urgent please to patients.

Tyler Donnelly, 19, from Feltham, has been named by detectives as the victim.

Steven Hicks, 60, was one of the staff who regularly visited the woman, who was recovering from a fall.

Today’s news summary – Paper Talk: Nottingham attacks killer sentenced Friday’s front pages cover the sentencing of Valdo Calocane, who stabbed three people to death in Nottingham last year. Earlier in the week he admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.  Valdo Calocane sentenced Metro’s front page declares “No Justice” as the families of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates express their disappointment, insisting that “true justice has not been served” following the decision to give Calocane a hospital order. The Daily Mirror features a poignant image capturing one of the final moments of students Grace O’Malley Kumar and…

Council tax bands need overhauling, northern business group says In a call to address the council funding crisis, the Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP), representing northern businesses, is advocating for a revamp of council tax bands in England. The NPP is urging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to commit to a national revaluation in the upcoming March Budget. It argues that the decades-old property valuations forming the basis of the current bands need to be redone to ensure fairness. However, the government has said that it currently has no plans for a nationwide band revaluation. Henri Murison, CEO of NPP, stated in an…